Nicholas Howard,
Wrong I'm afraid. The final downselect to two contenders selected the Rafale and Typhoon. Both of these types were 100% compliant with the technical and performance requirements and were declared good enough to do the job. The final selection was down to price and this is what has resulted in the Rafale moving forward to exclusive final negotiations.
The Indian choice for their carrier is the Mig 29K. The only other potential embarked type mentioned by the Indians is a possible variant of their much delayed indigenous light fighter.
cokecan,
No one has said that the Rafale is a better aircraft. Typhoon and Rafale were the final downselect, both deemed good enough to be chosen. Rafale is just cheaper. Now the really hard negotiating on best and final price, technology transfer and industrial offset will begin. This is where Dassault came unstuck in the UAE.